"When you use the M mode the camera is taking advantage of you." What an interesting and unique way of thinking about this. I'm sure few people have ever thought about the setting like that... at least I haven't. ;-) Great upload, nice to see you back Maarten!
I've learned a lot about photography by intentionally using manual mode, however from a practical perspective, if I'm just taking pictures of stuff I use P. I use Av if I want to make sure I can blur the background (or NOT blur the background). I use S mode if I want to take a picture of something and be sure to freeze the motion (or NOT freeze it). I only ever use M mode when I'm doing studio photography with external flashes. (I could use TTL flashes but I don't have any at the moment.) Set the shutter to sync speed, set the aperture to what I want, and then there's no way the camera will change the exposure unless I do something to change it.
Your videos are so easy to understand for the beginner that I wish there was a full series I could purchase as an encyclopedia to photography. Thank you so much for sharing.
I use Manual Mode for off-camera flash, and also when using auto exposure compensation would give constantly differing results, eg. in shooting against the light source.
I started my photography journey with aperture-priority and worked my way toward fully manual so I have a difficult time whenever I try to P. Thank you for this video, Maarten.
I'm mostly on manual mode. The problem I find with my my camera Sony a6500 is that it overblows the highlights to manage the shadows. It doesn't handle very well a situation with both highlights and shadows. I don't know whether this issue persists in crop sensor cameras or my unit or it'd be handled very well by a full frame one. Anyhow, I'm the most comfortable at shooting in manual mode.
Understood. Have you tried the "highlight" exposure meter mode? That might help the auto settings get closer to your preferred exposure. Sensor size does not have an impact on exposure in my experience. I will note that under-exposing slightly does have the benefit of improved colour reproduction.
I generally choose the most automatic option available. However, when I'm doing something fussy, such as sunsets and fireworks, I just use manual. It is so much quicker than searching through the specialty modes. It isn't a bad idea to remember "Sunny 16" either. Old experience has a place in a new world of AI driven everything everywhere.
Interesting thanks for sharing. I have some compact cameras that only have P mode and no Manual mode this is great to know. Also helps with controlling the iso so it's not too low or too high when taking snaps.
This is a very helpful video! I work as the photo editor at my college paper and I think I’ll be showing this to my new hires when I begin camera training!
Having lived happily in the DSLR world for a long time, I don’t think I can honestly report ever having shot a frame in “P” mode. Ironically, I will say my “mirrorless journey” and a new learning curve begin this week as a new Z8 should arrive on my doorstep in the next couple of days. However, I think I will now say, instead, “a new camera is set to start taking advantage of me”…I’m looking forward to being abused…🤪 Thank you.
"When you use the M mode the camera is taking advantage of you." What an interesting and unique way of thinking about this. I'm sure few people have ever thought about the setting like that... at least I haven't. ;-) Great upload, nice to see you back Maarten!
Thanks, always nice to hear from you, I appreciate the kind words.
You've tackled (and cleared up!) a few questions I've wondered recently in this one video. Thanks Maarten!
So nice to hear my videos are appreciated, thanks for taking the time to comment!
Thanks!
What a pleasant surprise to receive your generous contribution, thanks very much!!
I've learned a lot about photography by intentionally using manual mode, however from a practical perspective, if I'm just taking pictures of stuff I use P. I use Av if I want to make sure I can blur the background (or NOT blur the background). I use S mode if I want to take a picture of something and be sure to freeze the motion (or NOT freeze it).
I only ever use M mode when I'm doing studio photography with external flashes. (I could use TTL flashes but I don't have any at the moment.) Set the shutter to sync speed, set the aperture to what I want, and then there's no way the camera will change the exposure unless I do something to change it.
Sounds like an expert strategy. Thanks for sharing.
I have found that I like the mode dial on the Fujifilm X-H2S, especially the custom settings.
Always good to have a camera that works for you.
Your videos are so easy to understand for the beginner that I wish there was a full series I could purchase as an encyclopedia to photography. Thank you so much for sharing.
So glad to hear that viewers enjoy and appreciate my videos, thanks for taking the time to comment. Also, feel free to suggest a topic!
Nice to see another video from you. I would like to wish you all the best for the Season and New Year.
That's very kind, the same to you, a pleasure to see your avatar among the comments.
Excellent video 😊!
Thank you very much! A pleasure to read your kind words.
I use Manual Mode for off-camera flash, and also when using auto exposure compensation would give constantly differing results, eg. in shooting against the light source.
Right. that makes good sense.
I started my photography journey with aperture-priority and worked my way toward fully manual so I have a difficult time whenever I try to P. Thank you for this video, Maarten.
hehe, thanks for your kind (and humourous) comment.
you always make very helpful, insightful and joyful videos to watch!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks!!
I'm mostly on manual mode. The problem I find with my my camera Sony a6500 is that it overblows the highlights to manage the shadows. It doesn't handle very well a situation with both highlights and shadows. I don't know whether this issue persists in crop sensor cameras or my unit or it'd be handled very well by a full frame one. Anyhow, I'm the most comfortable at shooting in manual mode.
Understood. Have you tried the "highlight" exposure meter mode? That might help the auto settings get closer to your preferred exposure.
Sensor size does not have an impact on exposure in my experience.
I will note that under-exposing slightly does have the benefit of improved colour reproduction.
I generally choose the most automatic option available. However, when I'm doing something fussy, such as sunsets and fireworks, I just use manual. It is so much quicker than searching through the specialty modes. It isn't a bad idea to remember "Sunny 16" either. Old experience has a place in a new world of AI driven everything everywhere.
Sounds like a reasoned approach, thanks for adding your thoughts.
Interesting thanks for sharing. I have some compact cameras that only have P mode and no Manual mode this is great to know. Also helps with controlling the iso so it's not too low or too high when taking snaps.
Thanks, always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work.
@maartenheilbron Hi. Sorry to hijack this video comment. I was wondering if you plan on doing a video on the Canon R50? Thanks!!!
If Canon would have one to lend me, I'd be happy to review it. No reply from Canon Canada to my recent requests.
When you asked "do you like to P?", I was going to the bathroom.😅
hehe, I love coincidences.
For a while, I thought this was a math video on the P vs NP problem... 😃
Sadly, I have yet to find a camera with NP on the mode dial to adjust polynomial time.
Well done. Thank you.
Always nice to read that my viewers appreciate my videos, thanks for commenting.
This is a very helpful video! I work as the photo editor at my college paper and I think I’ll be showing this to my new hires when I begin camera training!
I'm very glad to hear you found it useful, thanks for commenting.
Nice to see you again
Thanks, just waiting for inspiration to strike.
I P, therefore, I am. Unless I M.
That's funny! Would you like to join my script-writing team?
@@MaartenHeilbron You flatter me good sir. I am nowhere near your league of wit! But thank you.
Having lived happily in the DSLR world for a long time, I don’t think I can honestly report ever having shot a frame in “P” mode. Ironically, I will say my “mirrorless journey” and a new learning curve begin this week as a new Z8 should arrive on my doorstep in the next couple of days. However, I think I will now say, instead, “a new camera is set to start taking advantage of me”…I’m looking forward to being abused…🤪 Thank you.
hehe, thanks for the chuckle.